Job Description
The City of Philadelphia's Emergency Management Agency seeks a highly motivated Emergency Response Coordinator to join our critical public safety team. This urgent hiring opportunity requires immediate deployment to coordinate disaster response efforts across Philadelphia's diverse communities. You will work at the forefront of crisis management, ensuring rapid response protocols are executed during natural disasters, public health emergencies, and security threats. This role offers unparalleled impact on community resilience while working within Philadelphia's dynamic government infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency emergency response operations during disasters and public safety incidents
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for city infrastructure and vulnerable populations
- Act as primary liaison between federal, state, and local emergency response partners
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for Philadelphia's 52 districts
- Manage emergency communication systems and public alert protocols
- Train municipal staff and community volunteers in disaster response procedures
- Prepare after-action reports and recommend operational improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in emergency response or crisis management
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification required
- Proficiency in GIS mapping and emergency management software
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with clean record
- Ability to work 24/7 rotations during emergency activations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clear federal background investigation clearance